If you can't afford a months downtime, this isn't the game for you.

I've had the "I can't afford Hoboken/JC/Edgewater/Weehawken" conversation more times than I can count in the last 3 months, and natural gentrification in this instance will only lead inland.  

So that's why I still use good old fashioned yard signs when I have a vacancy in some of my rentals.)Nevertheless, I think in general it's often a good idea to buy in the best school district you can afford because it will open your property up to a wider variety of renters. 

When you think about a retail buyer, those that could afford/qualify for a mortgage on a $125k house of this nature are probably more inclined to rent for another year or two and step up to a $140k-$200k house where you are getting stabilized neighborhood, not fringe and much more house. 

We continued to live with our parents, save money, pay down our $50,000+ student debt bills and more than anything learn and invest in real estate in our hometown.However, after 18 months of relentless studying, networking, calling, door-knocking, and driving for dollars everywhere in Indianapolis we identified two duplexes via our newly built network that finally fit our goals (and that we could afford).

They must be able to demonstrate that they can afford to carry the lease payment and have the economic ability at the end to complete the purchase and sale.

I don't believe the average Title III or small time investor can afford to properly diversify with automated underwriting. 

Without the land included it allowed me to purchase a nicer, safer home than I could otherwise afford. 

Electricity rates are already not affordable and will force employers out of business.

I can’t afford to pay more than $2,300 a month mortgage.